1.It is desired to extend to the officers and enlisted men of the 96th Service Squadron of this command's sincere admiration and appreciation for the superior manner in which they carried out their mission under adverse conditions during the Philippine Invasion.

2. Through the manner in which merit of your organization kept the Tacloban Air Strip clear of wrecked airplanes, rescued the pilots of those planes, gave them on-the spot medical aid and repaired, serviced and re-armed the Navy planes while subject to repeated enemy bombing and strafing attacks contributed immeasurably to the success of the Naval Battle off Leyte island on 23 October 1944.

3.It is with a profound sense of personal gratitude that I commend you and your command for your outstanding accomplishments and a job well done.

The Commanding General desires to add his personal appreciation and commendation to personnel of the 96th Service Squadron for the splendid manner in which they performed their duties during the opening operations in the Philippine Islands. The diligence and determination described in basic communication are in keeping with the highest standards of the United States Army.

1.The conscientious and Efficient manner in which personnel of the 96th Service Squadron performed their regular assigned mission in the face of enemy activity, coupled with their exemplary deportment while under hazardous conditions, is a tribute to this command. Each individual member of the organization can be justly proud of their collective efforts in the liberation of the Philippine Islands.

2.It is my desire that this entire commendation be read aloud to members of the 96th Service Squadron at the earliest opportunity.

1.The outstanding devotion to duty and disregard of personal safety displayed by the Officers and enlisted men of the 96th Service Squadron under perilous conditions has inspired higher commands to express their commendations in basic letter your unit and establishes a brilliant standard for all units of the 59th Service Group.

2.I wish to add my personal commendation to the personal of the 96th Service Squadron and to assure you that I am gratified to have a worthy unit under my command.